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Sozomen
ca. 400–ca. 450
Born in Palestine, Sozomen was a Christian historian and lawyer. He wrote two consecutive church histories, though only the later one, describing events from 440 to 443, has survived.
Content by Sozomen
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Thwarted Efforts to Rebuild the Temple
Ecclesiastical History 5.22
Though the emperor hated and oppressed the Christians, he showed benevolence and humanity toward the Jews. He wrote to the Jewish patriarchs and leaders, as well as to the people, requesting that they…
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A 4th-Century Jewish Revolt
Ecclesiatical History 4.7
The Jews of Dio-Caesarea also overran Palestine and the neighboring territories. They took up arms with the design of shaking off the Roman yoke. On hearing of their insurrection, Gallus Caesar, who…
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